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Find out moreThe first Law Update of 2024 is here, and our first focus of the year spotlights Healthcare and Lifesciences, a sector that is undergoing significant growth and development across the MENA region.
Our focus provides an insight into some of the most important regulatory updates across the region, such as the UAE’s groundbreaking law on the use of human genome, Kuwait’s resolution on nuclear and radioactive materials, the new regulations for healthcare services in Qatar, Egypt’s healthcare regulatory framework, and the impact of the Saudi Civil Transactions Law on the healthcare and life sciences sector … and there is so much more!
Beyond the healthcare pages our lawyers share with you multi-sector insights where you will discover articles on Dubai’s DIFC regulatory framework for startups, Bahrain’s commercial agencies law, and we also shed light on Kuwaiti civil code and the advantages of setting up a joint stock company in Saudi Arabia.
Read the full editionFrom 22nd March 2020, all Wills will be registered virtually, either by virtual registration (for Property Wills, Business Owners Wills and Financial Assets Wills) or video conferencing (for full wills).
For registration of a full will, the Testator, along with their two witnesses, will be required to join a video conferencing call with a WSC Authorised Officer on the date and time confirmed. The link to join the call will be provided by WSC after the appointment has been booked.
During the video conferencing call, the Testator must have their printed Will in front of them. The Authorised Officer will follow the normal procedure of reviewing the Will with the Testator, at which point the Testator and witnesses will then proceed with their signatures on the printed copy of the Will. The signed Will must then be scanned and emailed to the Service Centre for sealing.
The pre-approved Will must be uploaded online already signed by the Testator for the online registration.
An appointment to notarize the Will must be booked and the Testator will be required to join a video conference call with the Notary Public.
During the video conference call, the notary will follow the normal procedure of reviewing the Will with the Testator. After the Will is reviewed, the Testator will receive the notarized Will via mail.
We are strongly encouraging our clients to consider their legacy planning and get in touch with us to prepare their Wills. and get everything ready for peace of mind. Times like these are a good opportunity to take stock, consider loved ones and plan for yours and their future.
Please feel free to get in touch with us to discuss your requirements and available options for registration of wills in Dubai, Abu Dhabi & UAE.
Dipali Maldonado
Senior Counsel, Private Client Services
d.maldonado@tamimi.com
Ruksana Ellahi
Senior Associate, Private Client Services
r.ellahi@tamimi.com
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